Los Cabos from San Francisco, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,300 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs of 89–93°F, with rain chances of 8–16% all weekend
- $734 per person, $28 under the typical $762 on this route
- Fairfield by Marriott: breakfast, free cancellation, 7.6 from 231 reviews
The catch: Southwest's flight has one stop and takes 7h 15m out, you'll need a passport, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want two hot beach days and don't mind an early one-stop flight; skip it if a 7-hour trip eats your weekend.
Worth it if you can live with a one-stop flight: $1,725 for two covers the flights at $1,468 plus 2 nights at Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos at $257, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Southwest with one stop, leaving SFO at 6:25 AM on Friday, Oct 16, landing at 1:40 PM and coming home Sunday, Oct 18, 2026. A checked bag, any resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,300 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,107 |
| Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £194 |
| The total, before you go | £1,300 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Southwest, £106 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£553 per person, return
£1,107 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 7h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:25 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | £553 | 1 stop | 7h 15m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | £571 | 1 stop | 4h 58m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £575 | 1 stop | 5h 12m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 17:07 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $734 per person, the fare is $28, or 4%, under the $762 median of our 9 earlier checks on this route. The weather works too: highs of 89–93°F, lows of 72–77°F and rain chances between 8% and 16% for Oct 16–18. October is also when the Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina, so expect a busy waterfront in Cabo San Lucas. If you like some buzz, that's a plus. If you were hoping for a quiet boat day, consider it a heads-up. The $1,725 for two leaves room for the rest of the trip. We budget $520 in spending money for the weekend, or $130 per person per day, which brings it to $2,245 all told. There's no time change from San Francisco, so the whole weekend goes to sun and water.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-sun weekend based in Cabo San Lucas. Think a swim at Médano Beach, a boat out to El Arco, a long dinner and maybe a bar or two. It suits a couple or two friends who want heat and water without much planning. The pace is easy, but you only get 2 nights and land mid-afternoon on day one, so pick one or two big outings and leave the rest to the pool.
Weather in Los Cabos, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 89–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 89 °F | 74 °F | 8% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 91 °F | 72 °F | 14% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 93 °F | 77 °F | 16% |
Where to stay in Los Cabos
All three hotels are in Downtown Cabo San Lucas, close to Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach), the lively end with the swimmable beach, bars and boat trips. Our pick is Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos at $257 for the 2 nights ($129 a night). You get breakfast and free cancellation, and it scores 7.6 from 231 reviews. It's the best value and the hotel in the total. The top rated is Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a 5-star at 8.8 from 160 reviews. It's $507 for the stay ($254 a night), room only and without free cancellation. In between is Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $317 ($159 a night), with an 8.2 from 1,526 reviews, room only, and free cancellation. If you'd rather have quiet, San José del Cabo is the calmer colonial town.
Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos
£194 for 2 nights, two guests · £97 a night
See roomsCasa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
£382 for 2 nights, two guests · £191 a night
See roomsHotel Tesoro Los Cabos
£239 for 2 nights, two guests · £120 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Los Cabos for these dates
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Where in Los Cabos
- Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach): The lively end, with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina.
- Tourist Corridor: The 20-mile resort highway between the two towns, home to most of the big-name hotels and golf courses.
- San José del Cabo: The quieter colonial town with the gallery district and the Thursday Art Walk.
- Pacific side (Pedregal, Diamante): Dramatic surf coast with sunset views; the ocean here is for looking, not swimming.
- Todos Santos: Bohemian desert town an hour north with boutique hotels and the Hotel California.
What to do in Los Cabos
- Take a water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Plan a farm-to-table dinner at Flora Farms or Acre
- Charter a boat for marlin and dorado out of the marina during tournament month
- Spend an easy afternoon on Médano Beach, the swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas
- Catch the sunset on the Pacific side, where the ocean is for looking, not swimming
Also worth it
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat between December and April
- Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
Tours and tickets in Los Cabos
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 7h 15m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,268 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,107 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos) | £194 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,692 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Francisco to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £553 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £320 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £574 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Los Cabos; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- The Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina.
- You need a passport for Mexico. The currency is the Mexican peso, and there's no time difference from San Francisco.
- Prices were all-in with taxes and fees when we checked and can change. A checked bag (about $140 for two) and any resort fees are extra.
- Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos and Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos offer free cancellation, but Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa does not.
- In October, the Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina.
- Los Cabos International (SJD) is 1,268 miles from SFO.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you. The fare is 4% under the typical $762 per person, the forecast shows highs of 89–93°F with little rain, and the hotel in the total includes breakfast and free cancellation. If you want a nonstop or a short trip door to door, wait for another weekend.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,725 for two, all in: $1,468 for the flights ($734 per person) and $257 for 2 nights at Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos. A checked bag of about $140 for two, any resort fees and spending money aren't included. With a $520 spending budget, the total comes to $2,245.
How long is the flight, and are there other options?
The Southwest flight has one stop and takes 7h 15m, leaving at 6:25 AM and landing at 1:40 PM. Alaska also has a one-stop flight that takes 4h 58m, leaving at 11:40 AM, for $758 per person ($1,516 for two). American has a one-stop that takes 5h 12m, leaving at 5:45 AM, for $763 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so each of you needs a passport. The currency is the Mexican peso, and the clocks match San Francisco.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is mostly clear on Friday at 89°F, clear on Saturday at 91°F and partly cloudy on Sunday at 93°F. Lows run 72–77°F, and rain chances are between 8% and 16%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a beach reset. You land at 1:40 PM on Friday, which leaves time for a swim at Médano Beach. Saturday works for a water-taxi to El Arco or snorkeling at Chileno Bay, and you fly home on Sunday.
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